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R987 BBO

1997 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

143,967 mi
Last recorded143,967 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR987 BBO
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,929cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2011 143,967 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

hole/corrision to chassis under battery

n/s/r indicator lens missing

rear valance corroded

Fail 28 Dec 2011 143,967 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

hole/corrision to chassis under battery

n/s/r indicator lens missing

rear valance corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2011 139,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 139,424 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 133,078 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 133,078 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 125,292 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2007 110,311 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

washer frozen

Pass 17 Dec 2007 110,311 miles

washer frozen

Pass 12 Dec 2006 108,558 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 99,742 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 99,742 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?

Based on 1,962,737 MOT tests across 142,446 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
2,630
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
142,446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,174
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30,287
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,216
Registration plate lamp not working 27,458
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22,732
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R987 BBO is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,929cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 67,346 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Ducato fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 34,174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R987 BBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R987 BBO registered?

R987 BBO is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 23 September 1997.

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